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Luxury Homes in Tampa Neighborhoods…Avila…Tampa Home Search and The Best Tampa Neighborhoods

Filed under: Avila, Best Areas to Live in Tampa, Best Places, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Buying a House in Tampa, Celebrity Homes inTampa, Golf Course Communities in Tampa, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Moving to Tampa, Tampa Real Estate

Moving to Tampa and searching for a “Luxury Home”?  One of the Best Neighborhoods in Tampa to consider for the Luxury Home buyer is Avila!

A beautifully landscaped, gated community, in the heart of Tampa, Avila is nestled in the Lake Magdalene area.  Centrally located, it is convenient for commuting to Downtown Tampa, The Westshore Business District or Tampa International Airport. It offers an exclusive,  private, Country Club, Estate-Sized homes on magnificent lots and is truly one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Tampa. The 24- hour manned security guardhouse offers the ultimate in privacy, for the most discriminating buyers.

Avila Tampa Real Estate

This home in Avila boasts over 5900 square feet on lakefront lot of  more than 1/2 acre.  It is currently listed for $1,850,000.

You can see all of the current listings in Avila, one of Tampa’s Best Neighborhoods, here.  For information on other Luxury Homes in Tampa, please contact me.

Considering a move to Tampa? You can expect to find a home in Tampa, in desirable school district,  from 300K to several million.

There is  a neighborhood for every budget! Read some of my previous articles on Relocation to Tampa, or Tampa Neighborhoods:

 

Davis Island,

Cheval

Moving to Tampa? Check the School District!

Looking for real estate in Tampa? If you are buying a house in Tampa, or Selling a house in Tampa, I can help with any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate…contact me! Just give me specifics of what you are looking for and you will receive the newest listings on the market!

 

You can search my site, on the right sidebar, for any article related to Tampa Real Estate, Neighborhoods, or Restaurants.  Just type in a search word in the search box!

You can read my restaurant reviews on Urban Spoon, too! If you have ANY questions about Moving to Tampa, The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa, or anything else that you need for your Relocation to Tampa, please do not hesitate to call me at 813.629.5757, or email me today!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   05.23.2011

Finding the “Best Schools” in Tampa and The Best Neighborhoods in Tampa? You Will Need Some Expert Help!

Filed under: Best Places in Tampa, Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Celebrity Homes inTampa, Cheval Homes, Davis Islands Real Estate, Gorrie Elementary, Harbour Island, Hunter\'s Green Homes, Hyde Park Real Estate, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MacDill AFB, Mitchell Elementary, MLS Listings in Tampa, MLS Search, New Tampa, Newsome High School, Places to Live, Plant High School, Restaurants in Tampa, Schools in Tampa, Steinbrenner High School, Tampa Real Estate Market, Tampa Schools, Waterfront Homes in Tampa, Westchase, Westshore Yacht Club

The Latest News on the Tampa Real Estate Market, Living in Tampa and Assistance with Relocation to Tampa, every day! Looking for the Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Best Places to Live in Tampa or the Best Schools in Tampa? Contact me for more assistance!

When a family with children is relocating to Tampa, or PCS to MacDill Air Force Base, their concerns are all the same….Good Schools, Safe Neighborhoods that are family-friendly and a reasonable commute to their job location.

Tampa, the largest city in Hillsborough County, is a very large Metropolitan Area.   Depending on where you choose to live,  your commute can vary from ten minutes, to over an hour.  MY role, in helping families to narrow their options for neighborhoods and school, is to gather information about THEIR family, THEIR children’s academic interests, social activities, etc.  I recently had a request from a family who MUST have a specific Latin course available for their High School aged-child.  Since Latin is not a standard offering at every high school, I needed to do some research.  Ironically, the person who heads the ‘foreign language’ department at the County School level gave me “incorrect” information, so I did my own research and found two high schools which offer the “must have” Latin courses, in one of the neighborhoods which I had already “targeted” for their needs,  and their price point.  While they are in town this month, they will visit those schools, so we can further narrow their neighborhood options.

The internet is a great place to “search” for houses.  The right Real Estate agent searches for YOUR home, based on YOUR needs.  I have been relocating families to the Tampa area for 17 years. I have three children who have been through the Private and Public AND Magnet school systems in Hillsborough County. My youngest is still in High School. I know the “family friendly” neighborhoods…I don’t have to search for them!  I treat every family, as if it were my own! If you are moving to Tampa, or PCS to MacDill Air Force Base, and are looking for experience that goes beyond “internet searches”…contact me today! After chatting with me for five minutes, you will sense that I, absolutely, love what I do!

In addition to helping with finding the perfect house, I love to chat about Living in Tampa and all of the great things to do.

If you enjoy unique restaurants and great food, you can check out my “other” passion, which is writing about all of the interesting restaurants in the area. Check out my page on Urban Spoon and read all of my restaurant reviews!

I can help with your move to any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Channelside, Harbour Island,  Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Clearwater Beach, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate contact me today!

For assistance in finding a house in Tampa, or any of the surrounding suburbs, or any questions about the Tampa Real Estate market, please contact me. PCS to MacDill AFB or Moving to Tampa?

I can help you find the perfect home, AND recommend a great restaurant.  Read my restaurant reviews on Urban Spoon…just click on the link below!

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   04.30.2011

Harbour Island…A Popular Neighborhood in the Plant High School District…Tampa Real Estate

Filed under: Best Tampa Neighborhoods, Buying a House in Tampa, Celebrity Homes inTampa, Channelside Tampa, Gated Communities in Tampa, Harbour Island, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, Moving to Tampa, Places to Live, Plant High School, Schools in Tampa, South Tampa, Tampa Home Search, Tampa Neighborhoods

If you are moving to Tampa and looking for a home, and a neighborhood, that offers a “low maintenance” lifestyle in the heart of the city, Harbour Island may be for you! Located in the Plant High School District, it is the MOST desirable school district in the County. Rated in the “Top 100 High Schools in the U.S.”, families with children and busy professionals enjoy the lifestyle and the resale value of the Plant High District and  Harbour Island.

Popular with boaters, there are a limited number of slips available on the Seddon Channel. On the waterfront, just blocks from downtown Tampa, Harbour Island offers the combination of prestige, convenience, 24 -hour Harbour baysecurity in a gated environment, and a comfortable lifestyle, in a variety of neighborhoods. You can walk to Jackson’s Bistro for dining on the Terrace, or over to the Channelside area for dining, movies or shopping. The Harbour Island Athletic Club has a pool, tennis, spa and the ultimate workout facilities. The St. Pete Times Forum, home to The Tampa Bay Lightning, is just a short walk from home. Harbour Court and Seddon Cove feature condominiums with city, or waterviews, with prices startinPort royalg in the 200’s . Townhomes are available in several neighborhoods, ranging from the 300’s to the 600’s in Harbour Bay. The Keys is a “Key West” style neighborhood with prices from the 600’s. Villas dominate Port Royal and St. Tropez, with non-waterfront starting in the 800’s and waterfront prices over 1.5 million. Single Family Homes are available from 1 to 5 million.

I just listed this townhome for $389.000!  Located in the Plant High School District, and walking distance to Downtown, it is the perfect location!

Considering a move to Tampa? Contact me! Read some of my previous articles on Relocation to Tampa, or Tampa Neighborhoods: Davis Island, Cheval

Moving to Tampa? Check the School District!

Looking for real estate in Tampa? If you are buying a house in Tampa, or Selling a house in Tampa, I can help with any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunter’s Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Clearwater Beach, St. Pete Beach, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estate…contact me! Just give me specifics of what you are looking for and you will receive the newest listings on the market!

 

You can search my site, on the right sidebar, for any article related to Tampa Real Estate, Neighborhoods, or Restaurants.  Just type in a search word in the search box!

 

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   08.03.2010

Just Weeks to Superbowl in Tampa…Find Superbowl Rentals and Great Places to Eat in the Tampa Real Estate Market

Filed under: Best Places, Best Places in Tampa, Buying a House in Tampa, Celebrity Homes inTampa, Restaurants in Tampa

Superbowl Sunday is fast approaching and football fans will be heading to Tampa!  Tampa is a great city with plenty of things to do and great places to eat! You can get from Downtown Tampa to the airport, or Raymond James Stadium in 15 minutes.  You can be on Clearwater Beach in 30 minutes!

If you choose to stay “in the heart of South Tampa”, you will find great places within a 5 minute drive.  I live in South Tampa…it has unique shops and restaurants, little traffic and a “small town feel”…like “Mayberry” in the middle of a big city!  Just ten minutes to the Stadium…you can’t beat it!While there is a “Bonefish Grill” or “Outback Steakhouse” nearly everywhere (though they started in Tampa), you should avoid the “chains” and experience some of our unique places to eat.

Enjoy some of my previous articles on “Great Places to Eat” in Tampa…you are likely to see me at any one of them while you are here!

Enjoy your stay in Tampa….please contact me if I can help with a luxury rental for Superbowl week, Tampa Real Estate, Clearwater Real Estate, or just need a little “local” advice while you are in town!

Best “Sizzle Reader” Restaurants in Tampa

Best Restaurants in Clearwater

Best Restaurants in Tampa

Great Outdoor Dining in Tampa

Ethiopian Food in Tampa

I can help with your move to Tampa, or an investment property, second home, or beachfront condo in Tampa Bay….contact me today!

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Posted by jackie   |   1 Comment »   |   01.07.2009

Live in Culbreath Isles..A Gated Waterfront Luxury Community in Tampa…Tampa Real Estate News

Filed under: Buyers, Buying a House in Tampa, Celebrity Homes inTampa, Gated Communities in Tampa, Luxury Homes in Tampa, MLS Listings in Tampa, Moving to Tampa, Real Estate News, Relocation, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Agent, Tampa Real Estate Market, Waterfront Homes in Tampa

The Real Estate Sizzle is Your Best Source for Tampa Real Estate Market Newsevery day

Another article in my Plant High School District Neighborhoods

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Culbreath Isles is one of the few gated, waterfront communities in South Tampa. Deep-water canals, fabulous open-bay views and elegant custom-built homes make Culbreath Isles one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Tampa. It is a yacht-owners paradise!

Located just West of Westshore Boulevard, between Estrella and Bayway, this exclusive community has much to offer the most discriminating Tampa home buyer. Culbreath Isles is located in the Dale Mabry Elementary, Coleman Middle and Plant High School District. It is just a 5 minute drive to Tampa International Airportthe perfect neighborhood for the frequent traveler.

You can see the current homes available in Culbreath Isles. Please contact me for more information about Culbreath Isles, Tampa neighborhoods, or to schedule a private showing of these homes.

Enjoy some of my other articles about Waterfront Homes and Gated Communities in Tampa:

Harbour IslandA Gated Community in Tampa

Tampa Waterfront Home Buyers Have Many Choices

For more information about Tampa Neighborhoods, including Culbreath Isles. South Tampa, Harbour Island, Davis Islands, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Channelside, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estatecontact me!

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Posted by jackie   |   1 Comment »   |   05.30.2008

Waterfront Home Sales in Tampa…Tampa Real Estate Market Update

Filed under: Celebrity Homes inTampa, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Real Estate News, Relocation, Tampa Neighborhoods, Tampa Real Estate, Tampa Real Estate Market, Waterfront Homes in Tampa

 

 

 

THE LATEST NEWS ON THE TAMPA REAL ESTATE MARKET, BUYING A HOME IN TAMPA, AND REAL ESTATE WaterfrontISSUES AROUND THE WORLD, EVERY DAY, ON THE REAL ESTATE SIZZLE.Despite the Buyers Market in Tampa, Waterfront home sales are still brisk. There are 550 active waterfront homes on the market, ranging in price from the low 200s to 6.2 million! This home is priced at $6,199,900.

In 2006, from January to October, 451 waterfront homes in Tampa were sold. To date in 2007, there have been 351 waterfront home sales.

There are many waterfront choices available, from small canal-front homes to luxury homes on the open bay!

Listing courtesy of IDX and ERA Gulf Coastall MLS brokers represented.

 

Searching for the perfect waterfront home in Tampa? I can help with your move to any Tampa neighborhood, including: South Tampa, Davis Islands, Harbour Island, Beach Park, Sunset Park, Hyde Park, Culbreath Isles, Palma Ceia, Westchase, Waterchase, Odessa, Cheval, Avila, Brandon, Riverview, FishHawk, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Arbor Greene, Apollo Beach, South Shore, MiraBay, Golf Communities, Waterfront Homes, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Condos in Tampa and International Real Estatecontact me!

 

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Posted by jackie   |   Click Here To Comment »   |   10.22.2007

Celebrity Homes in Tampa…Unique Properties for The Discriminating Buyer

Filed under: Celebrity Homes inTampa, Luxury Homes in Tampa, Real Estate News

The first in a series on Celebrity Homes on the Market

The Tampa Bay Area is filled with Sports Celebrities! The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning and Orlando Magic employ some of the finest sports celebrities, past and present. The typical sports celebrity likes a showplace home , Od_extusually on a large parcel of land, often gated, or in a gated community.

It is generally a very unique property in the Luxury Market.

New on the market, Basketball Star Matt Geigers home, is the quintessential Celebrity Palace ! Priced at 19.9 Million, and located on a man-made lake in Tarpon Springs, Florida, the 28,000 square foot manse, on 32 fenced acres, is a made for entertaining paradise.

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The main house features Three Bedrooms and Three Baths, 40 Televisions, gourmet kitchen, cigar room, dj station, dance floor and several bars. The grounds include a putting green, lavish pool area, 5200 square foot guesthouse and a veritable zoo , including buffalo, cows and donkeys!

The perfect buyeranother sports celebrity who likes to entertain, with plenty of privacy!

If you would like to consider the purchase of this luxury estate, are searching for a luxury home in Tampa, or would like additional information, please contact me.

Listing courtesy of IDX. All MLS brokers represented.

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Posted by jackie   |   1 Comment »   |   07.02.2007